Faculty Profile

Gazala Siddiqui, M.D.

Assistant Professor
Division of Urology
Department of Surgery

Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor Sept 04-Present
Dept of Ob/Gyn & Dept of Surgery (Urology Division)
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston TX
Fellowship in Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 2001- 2004
Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, Torrance CA

Clinical Instructor at UCLA
Strong experience in vaginal and abdominal surgery, urodynamics, cystoscopy

Residency in Ob/Gyn 1997-2001
Mt Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago IL

Ortho McNeil Award for Best Research paper (2000)
Evaluated as Best Teacher
Resident reporter to ACOG (2001)

Internship in Internal Medicine 1996-1997
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL
Externship in General Surgery / Trauma / Critical Care 1995-1996
Washington Hospital Center and VA Medical Center, Washington DC
Residency in Ob / Gyn 1992-1993
J. N. M. Medical College, Ravishanker University, Raipur, INDIA
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 1992
J. N. M. Medical College, Ravishanker University, Raipur, INDIA

Gold Medal for 1st Position in First MBBS Exam
Gold Medal for 1st Position in Second MBBS Exam
Gold Medal for 1st Position in Final MBBS Exam

Licensure:

Permanent License in the State of California
Permanent License in the State of Illinois
Permanent License in the State of Texas
Board Certification
Cleared Written Board, Eligible for Oral Board 2007

Membership:

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Urogynecologic Society

Publications:

Siddiqui G., Kurzel R., Lampley C. E., Kang H., Blankstein J., "Cervical Dysplasia in Pregnancy: Progression vs. Regression Post Partum", Intl Journal of Fertility 46(5) 278,2001
Siddiqui G. "Cervical Dysplasia in Pregnancy and Post Partum Regression", Poster Presentation at ACOG 2001.
Betson L., Siddiqui G., Bhatia N., "Update in Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence", Post Graduate Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol.23 No: 8 April 2003
Betson L., Siddiqui G., Bhatia N., "Intrinsic urethral sphincteric deficiency: critical analysis of various diagnostic modalities", Current opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2003 Oct;15(5):411-7.

Ongoing Research:

Effect of Post compartment defect on Urodynamic evaluation of SUI
Rectocele Repair with Graft
TOT: Effect on UPP
Effect of weight reduction on incontinence in patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Incontinence in Endometrial cancer patients

Lectures / Presentations:

Grand Rounds on Incontinence & pelvic organ prolapse at Memorial Hermann Northwest, Southwest & Medical Center hospitals
PBL course for MS 2 students
Lectures to students & residents
Lecture at Texas Clinical Symposium on Women’s Health